1. Preston Deeter
11054 Young Road, Ansonia, Ohio 45303
(937) 417-2176 deeterp@findlay.edu
Education
The University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio Expected Graduation Date: May 2017
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary Medicine Option
Minor in Chemistry
GPA: 3.62
RelatedExperience
Teaching Assistant, Findlay, Ohio August 2014-Present
 Administer vaccinations to over 150 horses
 Assist in medical procedures performed on horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs
 Grade papers for professors and enter grades into Blackboard
 Assist freshman in learning simple medical procedures and animal handling techniques
Hartzells Veterinary Clinic, Bruns Veterinary Service, Four Star Veterinary Service, Coldwater
Veterinary Service, Blanchard Valley Veterinary Hospital December 2013-Present
Observer
 Completed over 1,300 observation hours among 5 clinics consisting of small animal and
large animal surgeries, farm calls, herd health checks, and small animal appointments
Kalambach Feed Intern, Van Wert, Ohio May 2014-August 2014
Sow Unit Intern
 Managed 1,200 sow from weaning time till farrowing time
 Worked in a farrowing unit delivering piglets, performing operations, administered
vaccinations and loaded baby pigs
 Managed and heat checked gilts in an isolation for replacement gilts
D & L Show Pigs, Ansonia, Ohio January 2009-August 2013
Owner/Herdsman/Salesman
 Maintained female pigs by administrating vaccinations, Artificial Inseminating sows and
gilts, farrowing pigs, feeding, and cleaning pens
 Selected boars that best fit the sows attributes to produce top quality show pigs
 Sold and advertised over 600 show pigs all across the United States from Pennsylvania to
New Mexico.
 2012 Grand Champion Spot Gilt, 2012 Grand Champion Spot Barrow, 2012 Weight Division
Champion, 2013 Grand and Reserve Champion Spot Gilts
Additional Experience
Murphy’s Nursery, Union City, Ohio April 2011-Present
Lawn Care Specialist/ Landscaping Crew Leader
 Maintain around 20 township and personal yards by mowing and trimming

2.  Manage over 100 residential and sports field application of fertilizer and pesticide
 Perform regular landscaping maintenance including trimming, edging, and laying mulch
 Install special landscaping beautification products such as custom water fountains
 Lay custom paver brick patios
Bueter Firewood, Rossburg, Ohio September 2009-Present
Owner/Salesman
 Cut up trees into marketable pieces and split logs into pieces that can be sold
 Assist customers at Eldora Speedway and other sales locations
 Increased sales by 20% over first year of ownership
 Expanded sales area and acquired 30 new customers within the first year of working
customer relations
Research
The University of Findlay, Findlay, Ohio March 2015-April 2016
“The Effects of Nursery Environmental Enrichments on Subsequent Finishing Hogs”
 Worked with one other student looking at back fat thickness and loin eye area
measurements in finishing hogs measured with ultrasound
 Presented research during the Symposium for Scholarship and Creativity
Volunteer Experience
 Habitat for Humanity- Helped assemble landscaping and traveled to Costa Rica to build a
house for a local family in need
 Darke County Agricultural Society- Assembled show ring, cleaned the pig barn, weighed
and checked in 380 pigs
 Grace Church- Watched toddlers in the nursery and helped assist in children activities
 Ansonia First Church of God- Assisted in setting up for events and participated in helping
hands nights
 Farm Tour Guide- Gave tours at the University of Findlay’s Farm
 UFCFFA- Gave presentations to third graders about agriculture and assisted in livestock
judging contest
Leadership/Activities
 Block and Bridle Club- member, committee head 2013-Present
 Collegiate FFA- committee head, Vice President, President 2013-Present
 Pre-Veterinary Club- pre-veterinary mentor 2013-Present
 Darke County Swine Committee- committee head 2011-2013
 Show Cattle Team- 2013
Honors
 Tri-Beta Honor Society- 2015, 2016, 2017
 University of Findlay Presidents Scholarship- 2013-2017
 Dean’s List- Fall 2013, Spring 2014, Fall 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2016
 University Endowment Scholarship- 2015, 2016